Begin your hospitality career today with the University of Cincinnati’s online Associate of Applied Business (AAB) in Hospitality Management!
The online AAB in Hospitality Management provides a comprehensive foundation in hospitality and tourism, preparing students for exciting careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. UC’s online program features an industry-relevant curriculum and helps students build a strong foundation of knowledge and best-practice skills. Students will be equipped with the skills needed for success, including exceptional service, leadership, management, food and beverage safety, technology implementation, tourism management, and more.
This 18-month program includes in-field learning via professional internships, as well as personalized career counseling services to help students identify their strengths and interests, and prepare them for post-graduation employment. With demand for qualified hospitality managers on the rise (both nationwide and internationally), students looking for a lucrative, high-energy career can find a home in hospitality!
Hospitality Management involves overseeing the daily operations of businesses like hotels, restaurants, resorts, event planners, and travel agencies. Customer service, marketing, human resources, finance, and facility management come together to create a positive experience for customers.
If you enjoy fast-paced environments, making guests feel welcome, and hands-on work, then a degree in Hospitality Management may be right for you. If you already have experience in hospitality and tourism or are looking to make a career transition from a related field, then our complimentary online Certificate in Hospitality Management program can help you take the next step in your professional journey.
Choosing the best program for you depends on your long-term goals and priorities. If your goal is to pursue an online concentrated course of study in Marketing or Finance, then the Associate in Pre-Business and eventually the Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Marketing or Business Administration – Finance is probably the better option. The Pre-Business program requires quantitative courses such as six semester hours of both Calculus and Business Analytics. If your goal earning a degree which focuses on areas such as administration, communication, and information technology, then the Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS) program would be a better fit.
If you want to start your own business, both options are great. The BTAS program requires fewer quantitative courses such as the Calculus and Business Analytics courses mentioned above.
Full-time with no transfer credit, it will take you five semesters (under two years) to complete the associate degree including summer semesters. Attending part-time with no transfer credit you can expect to complete the associate degree in two years.
Summer semester for the Associate Business Management program means a semester similar to fall and spring semester in duration and credits is required to graduate within two years.
Yes, there are significant opportunities for career advancement in hospitality management. The hospitality industry is broad and diverse, encompassing sectors like hotel and resort management, restaurant management, event planning, travel and tourism, cruise lines, and more. Entry-level roles such as front desk clerks, servers, or event coordinators can lead to mid-level positions like assistant managers or department heads. With experience, education, and additional qualifications, individuals can advance into senior roles such as general manager, director of operations, regional manager and other leadership positions.
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